Yup, payed through the teeth for it (about $18,000 US). Unless you have something like 2000 hours on heavy, multicrew aircraft you have to do all the exams.
Don't knock the FAA ticket. There are probably hundreds of outfits outside the US at which you can fly with them, especially Africa and the Carribbean
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It's all fun and games 'til someone gets poked in the eye.
[This message has been edited by HungryPilot (edited 20 March 2000).]